CIHM 
Microfiche 
Series 
(IMonographis) 


ICIMH 

Collection  de 
microfiches 
(monographies) 


Canadian  Institut*  for  Hi»*orical  Microraproductions  /  Inttitut  Canadian  da  microraproductiona  hittoriquaa 


Technical  and  Bibliographic  Notes  /  Notes  techniques  et  bibliographiques 


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the  Images  In  the  reproduction,  or  which  may 
significantiy  change  the  usual  method  of  filming  are 
checked  below. 

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□  Coloured  ink  (i.e.  other  than  blue  or  black)  / 
Encre  de  couieur  (l.e.  autre  que  bieue  ou  noire) 

I     I   Cotoured  plates  and/or  iilustrattons  / 


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Reii6  avec  d'autres  documents 

Only  editton  available  / 
Seule  6ditk)i  i  disponibie 

Tight  binding  may  cause  shadows  or  distortton  atong 
interior  margin  /  La  reiiure  sen^  peut  causer  de 
I'ombre  ou  de  la  distorsion  ie  long  de  la  marge 
int6.mire. 

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within  the  text.  Whenever  possible,  these  have  been 
omitted  from  filming  /  Use  peut  que  certaines  pages 
blanches  ajoutdes  lors  d'une  restauration 
apparaissent  dans  ie  texte,  mais,  lorsque  ceia  6tait 
possible,  ces  pages  n'ont  pas  6t6  fiimtes. 

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M  posslt)le  de  se  procurer.  Les  dMails  de  cat  exem- 
plaire qui  sont  peut-Atre  unkiues  du  point  de  vue  bibli- 
ographk)ue,  qui  peuvent  modifier  une  Image  reprodulte, 
ou  qui  peuvent  exiger  une  modiflcatton  dans  ia  mMK>- 
de  normale  de  fllmage  sont  indkiute  ci-dessous. 

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I I  Pages  damaged  /  Pages  endommagtes 


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Comprend  du  materiel  suppldmentaire 

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tissues,  etc.,  have  been  refilmed  to  ensure  the  best 
possible  image  /  Les  pages  totalement  ou 
partieiiement  obscurcies  par  un  feuiiiet  d'enata,  une 
peiure,  etc.,  ont  H6  i\\m6es  k  nouveau  de  fa^n  i 
obtenir  la  meilleure  image  possible. 

Opposing  pages  with  varying  colouration  or 
discoiourattons  are  filmed  twice  to  ensure  the  best 
possible  image  /  Les  pages  s'opposant  ayant  des 
colorations  variables  ou  des  decolorations  sont 
fiimdes  deux  fois  afin  d'obtenir  la  meilleure  image 
possible. 


This  Ham  is  filinMl  at  tlw  radueUon  ratio  chMkMl  below  / 

C*  docuHMnt  Mt  fllmA  au  taux  da  rMuetlon  IndlqiiA  d^laasoua. 


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powlbto  cow* 
of  tiM  onBwul 


har*  ar*  th*  bMt  quality 
eandMon  and  la«iMHty 
in  kaapinf  wHh  tha 


L'aMmplaira  film*  fut  raproduH  griea  k  ia 
ganaroana  sa> 


Imagaa  auivantaa  ont  4ci  raproduitas  avae  la 
soin.  eompta  tanu  da  ia  condition  at 

axamplaira  fiimA.  at  an 
mi9e  iaa  condltiona  du  eontrat  da 


da  ia  nattatd  da  i 


HI  pfHllVw 


laat  poga  wHh  a  printad  or 
aion,  or  tho  baeii  eovar  wihan 


aion,  and  andbifl  on  tha  iaat  pofla  with  a  printad 
or  iNuatratad  impraoaion. 


Tho  iaat  raeardad  frama  on  aach  microflcho 
^Mi  contain  tha  symbol  ^  (mooning  "CON- 
TlNUiD").  or  tho  symbol  ▼  (mooning  "END"), 


Itapo.  platas,  charts,  ate.,  may  ba  fHmad  at 
diffarant  raduction  ratioa.  Thoaa  too  iorgo  to  bo 
ontiroly  inchidod  in  ono  OKpoouro  ara  fNmad 
bagimdng  in  tha  uppar  loft  bond  comor.  loft  to 
right  ond  top  to  iMttom.  as  many  framaa  aa 
raquirad.  Tha  foNowing  diograma  Hhistrata  tha 


i  ariginauji  dont  la  eouvortura  on 
act  imprim4a  sont  fNmds  sn  eommoncant 
por  io  promior  plat  at  an.tarminant  soit  psr  la 
domiiro  pogo  qui  somporto  uno  omprointa 
dimprasslan  ou  dlNustration.  soit  por  io  second 
plat,  solon  Io  cos.  Tous  Iaa  autras  a«amptairas 
erlginaiiH  sont  fihndo  on  eommonyont  por  io 
promKro  pogo  qui  comporto  uno  omprointo 
dimprssslon  ou  dlNustrotlon  at  an  ^minant  par 
ia  darnMra  paga  qui  comporto  uno  toilo 
omprointo. 

Un  doa  symbolaa  suivants  spparaltra  sur  la 
darnMra  imaga  da  chaqua  microfiche,  salon  ie 
cos:  Io  symbole  -»  signifie  "A  8UIVRE".  Ie 
symbolo  ▼  signifie  "FIN". 

Las  eartae.  planchee.  tabloaux.  etc..  peuvent  *tre 
filmde  «  doe  taun  da  r«duction  diffirants. 
Lorsquo  Io  document  eet  trop  grand  pour  Atre 
reproduit  on  un  soul  cllch«.  il  eet  film*  i  pertir 
do  i'angia  supMour  gouche.  do  gauche  *  droite, 
ot  do  bout  en  bee.  en  prenent  ie  nombre 
d'imogoe  ndcossaira.  Lee  diagrammae  suivants 
illustrant  la  mdthodo. 


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^^S^VIE  Art  and  Science  of  Landecape  Gardening,  for  here  we  have  both  art  and  science  com- 
I  ""I  I  bincd,  i*  of  paramount  importance  to  every  land  owner,  whether  limited  to  a  humble  city 
^^^^J  or  town  lot,  large  eetate,  or  the  farm.  The  home  turroundingt  can  be  vastly  improved  and 
^^^^P  values  greatly  enhanced  by  a  judicious  expenditure  in  landscape  work,  yielding  a  hundred 
^^^^^  fold  in  actual  value  besides  affording  a  pleasure  to  the  possessor  and  the  public  generally 
that  can  not  be  estimated  in  dollars  and  cents.    Every  beautifier  of  his  grounds  is  a  public  benefactor. 

The  buildings  may  be  ever  so  plain  and  even  homely,  yet  with  the  grounds  surrounding  them  nicely 
laid  out  and  cared  for,  they  are  made  charming;  on  the  other  hand  a  building  ever  so  fine,  if  surrounded 
by  illy  designed  and  kept  grounds,  the  effect  is  most  unpleasant.  It  is  manifest,  therefore,  that  if  we 
would  have  a  really  beautiful  home  we  must  pay  attention  to  its  environment  by  a  correct  application 
of  the  means  and  material  called  for  in  the  art  of  laying  out  grounds,  and  while  this  fact  is  so  obvious 
yet  how  often  do  we  see  this  important  work  entrusted  to  those  without  taste  and  having  little,  if  any, 
experience  in  this  very  important  work  of  landsca|>p  architecture. 

It  is  not  every  one  who  is  possessed  of  the  necessary  qualifications  for  this  branch  of  work,  for,  to 
meet  success,  artistic  taste  must  be  combined  with  practical  knowledge  and  experience.  The  ordinary 
gardener  may  plant  and  prune  and  cultivate,  yet  be  ignorant  of  the  art  of  combining,  blending  and 
getting  the  most  out  of  what  nature  has  provided. 


A  tastefBUjr  smsfed  Kow  Garden.     For  Ruces  sev  pages  29- JO. 


Vkw  ibwiM  •  k«<  a*  ThMkart  Btrkan  kMk«4  kf  a  MMdiai  al 


In  landKape  work  no  hard  Md  (aat  rulm  can  be  laid  down,  at  every  place  pnaenti  condition! 
peculiar  to  itMlf,  requiring  tpecial  and  independent  treatment.  A»  well  attempt  to  lay  down  a  aet  rule 
or  design  for  the  landacape  painter,  except  it  m^y  be  Mid  that  landtcape  designing  ia  divided  into  two 
general  cUMee— the  old  etyle  or  Formal,  also  called  the  Geometrical,  and  the  new  style  or  Natural. 
These  ancient  and  modern  styles  have  each  their  admirers,  and  each  has  its  place  in  the  scheme  o( 
beautifying,  dependent  on  local  conditions  and  what  is  best  suited  to  the  circumstances. 


A  beautiful  laadsc*^  with  BiniBf  «(  RhadadnidnHu  on  as*  tid*  ud  Aialnu  on  th«  other, 
with  bsckgnMiad  of  BTorg.  .ra*.    iice  pa«e  ii. 


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r  >  iMra  tr  <kf  M,  iIiiwIm  ■  mmt  •!  Tfeaakaig  ■m»i»T|  la  Ik*  lw»gw—<, 
■  Cirt-LMM«  WMfiM  Wnk.  ■  UrauM(k  WHtov  I*  Um  riiM,  A« 
tka  kMW*,wMI*Mlb*wMkiM«*t*fiMM«a4TiM*. 


The  modern  style  ii  ettentially  imitative,  attempting  to  copy  and  reproduce  the  beit  in  nature  luited 
to  the  place,  to  correct  its  faults  and  cover  it*  defect*  and  enhance  iti  beauties,  by  selecting  the  most 
•ightly  objects  and  arranging  them  in  the  mo*t  pleasing  manner. 

The  first  object  of  the  landscape  architect  is  to  study  the  surroundings  in  relation  to  buildings, 
elevations  and  other  existing  conditions.  If  there  is  scops  for  material  changes,  it  may  be  necessary  in 
order  to  obtain  the  best  mult*  to  dcprcaa  *ome  elevation*  and  accentuate  other*  and,  if  poasibl*  to  have 
an  artificial  or  natural  lake  at  a  reasonable  cost,  it  i*  adviubia  to  do  *o,  aa  it  always  add*  vastly  to  the 
beauty  and  interest  of  the  landacspe.    Roads  and  walks  .ire  important  adjuncts  and  should  be  laid  out 


A  itrnt  be>d*r«l  with  «  Mtii<Un(  of  Perenoials  and  Shnibb*r]r. 

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!■  Ikh,  M  la  oMMt  VI  i-zt,  tt  wia  k*  ataMTtd  Umi  Ik*  Inat  lavu  It  ktft  afra  la^  adkOrMM. 

*ii h  r<(t4rd  to  utility  at  well  a*  Iwaiiiy.  By  utility  wc  mean  thev  >..■  -ild  always  lead  to  tome  -'jjfct  or 
(or  »<inie  purpoae  and  no*  run  at  randum.  ai  ii  too  often  the  caie.  and  should  folljw  easy  graceful  curve* 
without  being  too  roundabout. 

We  now  come  to  the  most  important  feature  of  landscaping,  the  point  requiring  the  greatest  judf- 
ment  and  knowledge,  and  wherein  mont  signal  failures  are  mode,  either  through  want  ot  experience  or 
the  fact  that  stock  is  purchased  without  reference  to  the  requirements  of  the  situation,  that  b,  the 
proper  selection  of  the  nursery  stock  to  >  planted,  for  here  the  architect  has  to  considf.  ot  the  pment 
l>ut  the  future.  He  is  not  buiMing  for  to-day  only,  but  for  coming  generations.  '  h«-  tree  he  plants 
to-day  ii  growinu  in  stateliness  and  beauty  from  year  to  year,  becoming  more  and  -.u«  "a  thing  of 
beauty  and  a  joy  forever." 


Stm  ftftother  riew  of  open  effect  ia  Modttia  Lsnduapiog, 
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S<rMt  Kaa*  thowinc  Hlact  o(  pl«iitlni  ihmblMtj  Iwlwan  mlk  ud  cutb. 

The  most  important  element  in  producing  a  pleasing  landscape  is  a  proper  blending  of  trees,  shrubs, 
vines  and  plants,  and  here  the  greatest  care  has  to  be  exercised,  both  in  the  selection  and  the  placing,  as 
this  is  the  finishing  touch  of  the  artist  and  makes  or  mars  it  as  a  finished  picture. 

The  house  being  the  main  feature,  all  planting  must  be  done  with  reference  to  its  character  and 
position,  care  being  exercised  not  to  obstruct  sightly  views,  unsightly  objects  must  be  screened,  and 
principal  masses  showing  irregular  outlines  so  placed  as  to  stretch  along  rising  ground  if  possible,  and 
so  arranged  that  they  will  harmonize  with  the  surrounding  property. 


Htr*  w*  hsTe  ths  plMsinc  puk  (Ctct  ia  street  detifBiai,  cahnUted  to  liTe  •  decree  o(  claie 
•ad  prifacy  etttiaable  la  ao  other  way. 


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Th*  BOM  homkl* 
eftiittaaad 


home,  bowarar  hOBaljr,  can  b*  mad*  •UracliT*  ud  IotmM*  bj  •  sm*n  •tpoditiin 
■oaaj,  ud  th*  back  jud  iboold  ncain  (h*  uma  coaddwalioa  «■  ft*  boat,  in  ardtr 
10  hiT*  a  haniioaieu  whola. 

The  best  effect  of  water  in  the  landscape  depends  on  trees  and  shrubbery  as  an  accompaniment,  with 
Its  reflected  forms,  (.hady  recesses  and  scintillating  lights  and  shadows. 

Plantings  should  be  generally  in  groups  and  masses,  with  here  and  there  individual  specimens,  but 
with  plenty  of  open  lawn  for  light,  air  and  view. 

Projectors  of  surburban  homes  would  do  well  to  consult  the  landscape  engineer  before  the  ei«ction 
of  buildmgs,  as  their  location  ha*  much  to  do  with  the  effectiveness  of  the  future  embellishment  of  their 
surroundmgs,  and  much  would  be  gained  in  every  way,  for  then  exposures,  soils,  drainage,  walks.  rxMds, 
etc.,  could  be  taken  into  consideration,  giving  results  not  otherwise  possible,  and  generally  at  much 
less  expense. 

As  a  large  part  of  the  joys  of  life  are  afforded  through  the  eye,  the  more  of  beauty  and  grandeur  it 
takes  m  the  more  u  the  observer  refined  and  ennobled,  and  the  beautiful  scenes  passed  in  our  daily 
walks  are  not  unfruitful;  hence  to  our  neighbor  and  ourselves  it  becomes  a  duty  to  beautify  wherever 
and  whenever  possible,  and  no  duty  affords  greater  pleasure  in  its  fulfilling. 


Sid.  rard  thowim  •hnibberr.  etc.,  between  buildincs,  reicUof  back  to  am  plaatincs  is  Ih*  i 

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it  i*  hardiy  aK«*«ai7  to  nmiad  yoa  aot  to  aagloct  taUag  adTantact  of  aay  itraam, 

brook  or  tpriag  that  will  roador  anch  aa  adjoact  to  happiataa  poaaibto. 

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It  is  a  peculiar  fact  that  architects,  almost  without  exception,  ignore  landscape  effects,  which  do 
so  much  to  enhance  the  beauty  of  their  work,  and  rarely  take  this  feature  into  consideration  in  locating 
buildings:  but  we  believe  the  time  is  not  distant  when  they  will  recognize  Its  value  and  will  first  seek  the 
advice  of  the  landscape  architect,  before  determining  these  matters. 

Where  possible  the  main  building  should  be  located  near  the  northern  boundary  of  the  plot,  giving 
all  principal  rooms  a  southern  and  eastern  exposure,  with  massed  plantings  on  the  northern  and  western 
boundaries,  thus  affording  protection  from  the  prevailing  northwest  wintry  winds  and  shielding  mot« 
sensitive  and  choicer  plants  and  trees  that  grace  the  lawn. 

Driveway,  also  used  as  a  walk  from  the  street  or  road,  should  approach  the  house,  and  stable  or 
garage  beyond,  with  a  graceful  curve,  from  which  may  branch  narrow  walks  among  the  shrubbery  etc 
to  the  several  points  of  interest,  affording  opportunity  for  plantings  in  the  way  of  borders  of  perenniaU 
and  annuals  according  to  the  individual  taste. 


W*  btr*  haT*  uellMt  rsar  tIcw  showiac  th*  sffsct  U  twncat 
auy  irsd*   *» 


sloping  tight  sod  loft  sMonaMiy,  ( 
tho   nmblo. 


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Jbh  with  year  Mtfllken  fat 


I  «ewa  Ik*  aAr  !•■■•!  itn  flae*  to  Ih*  1 
1  att  to  Ik*  Tda*  al  jaat  tntntr- 


Foe  divUoiM  b«tw«n  propertie*  or  aeiMnition  from  the  h«hway  there  i*  nothing  more  economical 
and  beautiful  than  a  well  kept  hedffe,  which  nature  keep*  freshly  painted  from  year  to  year  without  cost 
and  is  not  Mibject  to  decay.  For  thit  purpose  there  are  many  beautiful  and  uaeful  plants,  but  all  things 
considered,  California  Privet  (Ligustnim  ovalifolium)  is  probably  the  best,  as  it  is  almoat  evergreen, 
retaining  its  shiny  green  foliage  late  in  the  winter,  bears  shearing  wdl,  may  be  trimmed  to  any  form 
or  siae  and  is  a  rapid  grower,  forming  a  good  cloae  hedge  in  a  shoit  time,  and  where  this  is  not  found 
sufficiently  hardy  one  of  the  more  hardy  varieties  of  this  family  may  be  substituted  and  will  be  found 
ainxwt  equally  desirable.  A  ck>se  second  to  the  Privet  is  the  Thunbeig  Barberry  (Bcrberis  Thunbergu), 
•  dense,  k>w  growing  shrub  forming  an  impenetrable  hedge,  being  armed  with  sharp  spines  and  bearing 
a  profuak>n  of  brilliant  red  berries  which  remain  all  winter.  This  is  preferred  by  many  for  the  reason 
that  it  require*  little  or  no  trimming  and  also  for  the  beauty  of  iu  autumnal  foliage,  which  is  most 
btilUant.  There  are  many  other  useful  and  beautiful  pUnU  suiuble  for  hedging,  giving  a  wide  range 
for  individual  tastes. 


'■hich  purposes  there  are  many 
mong  which  are  Hydrangea 


Hedging  may  also  be  of  a  more  purely  ornamental  character,  for 
suitable  plants  that  will  give  a  most  striking  effect,  when  in  bto< 
Paniculata  Grandiflora,  Lilac,  Japan  Quince,  Multiflora  Rose  and  th 

Where  there  is  plenty  of  room,  some  of  the  evergreens  are  both  useful  and  beautiful,  giving  pro- 
tection from  the  winter  winds  and  breaking  the  monotony  of  the  winter  kndKape.  Where  there  is  light 
sandy  soil  under  cultivation  such  windbreaks  are  exceedingly  necessary  to  prevent  the  top  soil  from 
bk>wing  .way  in  a  dry  time,  in  exposed  [situations. 

Where  it  is  possible  to  do  so,  it  is  someUmes  most  effective  to  completely  screen  the  interior  from 
the  highway,  arruiging  it  so  that  a  sudden  turn  in  the  drive  brings  it  into  view  with  all  iu  beauty. 
We  h»v8  in  mind  places  of  this  kind  where  strangers  coming  upon  it  for  the  first  time  will  stop  in  open- 
muuthed  astonishment  and  give  expression  in  such  terms  as  "Oh,  isn't  this  beautiful!"  "What  a  lovely 
placel"  etc.,  all  of  which  make*  the  owner  feel  well  repaid  for  the  care  and  comparatively  light  expense 
expended  upon  it. 

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H«r*  w«  M«  kow  eat  tutocy  bolMiaci  wmj  b*  mad*  flumr  tmt  ■—"«—  aad  <_ 
Ow  muafictiirtfr  (T*  hMrt  ainkniM  to  Hi  im*octUM  04  Cha  Mm; 
mctlead.    Aavalefdi  VtHckU  to  tka  flM  ! 

Where  space  is  Umited.  as  in  the  case  of  an  ordinary  city  or  village  lot.  say  50  x  120  feet,  the  problem 
of  beautifying  that  confronts  the  ambitious  owner  is  one  requiring  careful  consideraUon  and  judicious 
handUng.  especially  where  cooperation  of  neighbors  is  not  possible  with  a  view  to  a  harmonious  whole, 
«  surroundings  must  be  Uken  into  consideration,  and  these  an  often  such  as  to  tax  the  ingenuity 
of  the  most  skilled  designer;  and  yet  landscape  gardening  should  be  used,  and  is  quite  as  valuable,  in 
connection  with  the  humble  home  as  with  laying  out  grounds  of  a  park  or  vast  esute,  and  its  moral 
and  elevating  influence  U  even  more  pronounced  and  valuable  for  the  raason  that  •>  comes  more  in  touch 
with  the  masses,  and  its  influence  is  contagious.  Let  one  lot  owner  "fix  up"  and  immediately  his 
neighbors  begin  to  "spruce  up"  also,  unless,  perchance,  they  be  so  unfortumite  as  to  have  utterly  lost 
all  sense  of  pride  and  ambition.  Thus  the  move  on  the  part  of  one  to  improve  the  exterior  of  his  home, 
however  humble,  will  often  improve  the  tone  of  the  neighborhood,  with  a  corresponding  improvement 
in  lU  sawtarf  condition.  And  let  it  be  borne  in  mind  that  no  improvement  is  complete  unless  it  takes 
■n  the  back  yard  as  well  as  the  front,  for  this  is  quite  as  important  and  will  afford  as  much  satisfaction 
and  pleasure,  and  what  is  more,  may  be  made  profiuble.  for  here  beauty  may  be  combined  withtht 
practical,  and  the  ground  made  to  produce  both  luscious  fruit  and  fragrant  flower  in  company  with  the 
•ucculent  vegeuble,  besides  affording  healthful  and  pleasurable  exerrise  in  caring  for  them,  and  no 
home  is  truly  perfect  without  all  these  things. 

Such  a  home  will  probably  average  $3,500  ($1,000  for  lot  and  $2,500  for  building).  One  hundred 
dollars  expended  for  stock  and  pUnting  is  less  than  3  par  c  nt.  of  the  above  amount,  and  if  judiciously 
expended,  -ill  in  two  years'  time  increase  the  value  from  10  to  25  per  cent,  and  increase  each  year 
thereafter  as  trees  and  shrubbery  increase  in  size  and  beauty.  No  other  investment  yields  so  great  a 
return  in  value  und  satisfaction. 

The  diagram  on  page  16  shows  a  very  good  corner  lot  ar.angement  for  a  dty  or  vUlage  plot 
the  space  between  the  fruit  trees  and  the  line  hedge  at  the  back  beinj  devoted  to  small  fruits  or 
vegetables. 

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brariTMU,  ihewlBf  iimwd  tttt  o(  Tuyi^ig  tjrfm. 

Evtrgreens  take  a  prominent  place  in  ornamental  planting,  giving  a  cheerful  VV'inter  effect  when 
deciduous  trees  are  l)are.  They  are  especially  useful  as  windbreaks  and  for  bleak  and  exposed  situa- 
tions. There  are  many  rare  and  elegant  conifers  who«e  first  cost,  is  ampiv  repaid  by  the  pleasure 
of  possessing  a  chok*  permanent  specimen,  but  there  is  also  a  long  list  of  inexpensive  varieties  whfch 
will  give  the  greatest  satisfaction.  Ihe  Norway  Spruce  is  elegant  in  form,  rapitf  growing,  and  adapted 
to  almost  any  situation,  »  hile  the  weeping  form  gives  a  most  uni(iuc  effect.  Nordmann's  Fir  unites  a 
regular  and  handsome  habit  with  rich  and  glossy  coloring.  Conifers  may  I*  planted  later  in  the 
season  than  deaduous  trees,  except  the  Larches,  which  are  fitter  planted  in  the  Fall.    Sec  page  20 


A  Oardtn  ol  Hwdy  PmrennlaU  Showinf  Group  of  Paoeoln  la  the  Fortfround.    See  pue8  ib-ZT. 

There  are  three  invincible  reasons  why  the  garden  of  hardy  perennials  is  better  than  a  garden  of 
annuals  or  bedding  plants.  First:  It  is  cheaper  to  maintain  because  you  do  not  have  to  buy  new  seeds 
or  plants  evciy  vear.  Second:  It  gives  flowers  from  March  to  November,  whereas  annuals  do  not 
bloom  before  July,  and  bedding  plants  a"^  cut  off  by  the  first  frost.  Third:  You  avoid  all  the  back- 
breaking,  time-consuming  puttering  wurk  of  racing  seedlings. 

B'lt  there  is  a  more  fundamental  reason.  Among  the  hardy  perennials  are  some  of  the  noblest 
plants  that  have  been  dear  to  the  hearts  of  garden  lovers  for  untold  centuries.  The  Paeony  has  larger 
Bowers  than  the  rose,  borne  upon  a  handsomer  bush,  with  greater  freedom  from  insect  enemies  and 
large  clumps  have  been  known  to  remain  in  one  spot  for  half  a  century.  The  stately  spires  of  the 
Foxglove     dominate     the  7  j     y  k 

bordf  ■  for  a  fortnight,  and 
give  way  to  the  lovely  bluf 
spikes  of  the  Larkspur. 
German  Iris,  although  not 
the  largest  of  ihe  Irises, 
has  the  widest  range  of 
color,  and  is,  on  the  whole, 
the  most  satisfactory  spe- 
cies. From  the  earliest 
Primroses  to  the  late  Phlox 
and  Japanese  Anemone, 
there  IS  not  a  day  in  the 
hardy  border  without  new 
developments  of  surpass- 
ing interest.  Hollyhocks 
are  the  stateliest  plants 
for  the  back  of  the  border, 
and  Oriental  Poppies  are 
the  largest  of  their  glorious 
tribe.  E\erybody  wants 
these,  whether  he  is  a 
beginner  or  an  old  timer. 
These  and  a  few  others 
are  the  plants  you  want  to 
select  to  be  your  life-long 
friends.  

Walk  bordered  by  Peronniali.    Sw  page  26. 
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A  Choice  Selection  of  Specialties 
to  Beautify  the  Home  Surroundings 


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B71N  the  following  pages  will  be  fotind  a  careftilly  selected  list  of  hardy  trees 
\  I  and  shrubs  that  will  thrive  under  ordinary  conditions  and  give  satisfac- 
BI  tion,  having  been  thoroughly  tested  over  a  wide  range  of  countiy.  In  the 
29  extreme  North  or  South  it  n^ght  be  necessary  to  substitute  in  some  cases. 
In  the  limited  space  and  scope  of  this  booklet  it  is  not  possible  to  give  plant- 
ings suitable  for  every  part  of  our  vast  country  with  its  varying  conditions  and 
clinute,  and  the  planter  should  carefully  study  local  conditions  and  select  those 
varieties  best  suited  to  them,  and  if  cot  competent  to  do  so,  submit  the  matter 
to  some  one  who  is,  otherwise  disappointment  and  loss  will  most  surely  follow. 


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TREES 


Angelioi  Tree,  or  Hercules  Club. 

(AnUa  SpinoM.) 
A  singular  lootcing,  small  sised  tree  with  very 
prickly  stems,  pinnate  leaves,  and  bearing  im- 
mense panicle*  of  white  flowers  in  midsummer. 
Very  useful  to  give  a  tropical  effect  to  gardens 
and  for  odd  looking  clumps  for  background. 

Catalpa— Bungei. 

A  small  species  that  grows  8  to  10  feet  high 
and  twice  as  broad,  formmg  a  great  bush,  clothed 
with  a  dense  mass  of  large,  heart -shaped  leaves. 
Among  our  hardy  shrubs  there  are  but  few,  if  any , 
that  are  more  effective  as  foliage  plants  for  park 
or  lawn.  When  grafted  on  a  stalk  of  one  of  the 
tree  species,  5  or  6  feet  high,  it  makes  a  hand- 
some standard  tree,  with  a  very  dense  and  sym- 
metrical globular  head,  without  trimming. 

Catalpa— Spedosa. 

This  medium  to  large  tree,  with  its  tropical- 
tike  foliage  and  its  pyramids  of  white  flowers,  is 
worthy  a  place  in  every  collection. 

Bechtel's  Double  Flowering  Crab. 

A  medium  sized,  hardy  ornamental  tree  of 
great  beauty.  When  in  bloom  this  tree  presents 
the  appearance  of  being  covered  with  roses. 
Flowers  large,  fragrant  and  beautiful. 


Beech,  F' 

A  variety  of  E 
smooth,  very  dark 
lawn  tree  known. 


■  ^urple. 

jeech    with    large. 
The    best    purple 


WMftetlMdi 

Beech,  Weeping. 

Large,  dark  greeen  leaves;  twistmg  and  tortu- 
ous spreading  branches;  a  unique  weeping  tree. 

Birch,  Cut-leaf  Weeping. 

This  fine  tree  excels  all  others  in  its  tall  form 
and  graceful  beauty,  its  upright  center  trunk 
covered  with  white  bark,  its  drooping  brandies 
and  pendent  leaves  increasing  its  attractivenes<i. 
It  IS  hardy  and  thrifty  in  all  locations. 

Cherry,  Japanese  Weeping. 

Among  trees  of  droopir,"  habit  chcre  is  none 
more  beautiful  than  this.  Its  beauty  con- 
sists not  only  in  its  graceful,  pendulous  habit,  but 
its  copious  production  of  beautiful  flowers,  with 
which  its  branches  are  covered  during  the  blos- 
soming season,  producing  a  most  charming 
spectacle.  The  foliage,  too,  is  handsome  and 
healthy.  It  is  equally  suited  to  both  larae  and 
smajl  places,  but  should  be  given  plenty  oT  room 
to  display  its  beauty.  No  other  drooping  tree  of 
recent  introduction  is  so  meritorious.  Can  be 
furnished  in  both  white  and  rose-flowering. 

Dogwood. 

White  and  red  flowering  Dogwood  arc  fine 
small  growine  trees  of  spreading,  irregular  form. 
Flowers  are  begonia-shaped,  about  three  inches 
across,  produced  before  the  leaves  and  just  as  the 
Chmese  Magnolia  flowers  are  fading,  thus  are 
valuable  for  maintaining  a  succession  of  bloom 
for  the  lawn  or  garden.  One  of  the  most  valua- 
ble lawn  trees  and  should  be  planted  in  pairs, 
showing  the  contrasting  colors.  Autumnal 
foliage  brilliant  and  beautiful. 


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Blm, 

Tki*  well  kno 
bwi  foravtnu*) 
•oil.   It  grow*  rai 
rarely  tMns  iktt, 
•p-.cading  Mad.  d 
Krowth  tlv«  it  thi 
KorrM. 


Amtrkaa. 

1  tfw  ranks  amanf  ikt  vtry 
<ark,  Mfwrially  ia  imp  or  ««t 
ly  and  makct  toufb  branchM, 
t»d  by  wind  or  tnow.  lit 
oeping  branchc*  and  ttatMy 
lamt  of  the  "Monarch  ol  the 


Blm,  Camperdown. 

Thit  old  favorite  i'  the  lartcst  of  the  "umbrella- 
lopped  ' '  I  rce* ;  foUagi  laric,  growth  apreading  and 
pendent .  It  r>roducp«  dcntc  shade  and  is  the  best 
arlmr  tree  for  lawn*. 

F^tosU,  or  Silver  Bell. 

A  tnidtl  tree  hvarinR  licautiful  bell-shaped  pure 
whiir  HoMt'ra  si  nilar  tn  >  j«e  Snowdrop,  but  much 
larfc-         '^'^simi  farlii         rown  in  shrub  form  it 


Lhiden. 

The  American  and  European  Lindens  are  our 
best  large-kavad  skr  is  iraes.  Spatially  adapt* 
•d  to  faiwn  I  Unting.  iNagt  is  dtnst,  and  wbtn 
in  bkmm  laeir  fragn  ica  ia  dtUghiful. 

The  Lindens  are  all  beautiful,  and  maril  more 
notice  than  they  receive.  They  poeaasa  many 
valuable  qualities. 


Ai  Tree,  oz  Red  Bud. 

sKtty  iww-gruwiih.  ruund-headed  tree, 
th  ■*  whii  :<i  »re  ri<"    *«J  with  a  profuS'on 

«f  r  ed  flo^crrs  beiuf  f   i  he  luliage  appears. 

M  beatii  >\  The  flower  at  the  same 
iin  »- <  hines.    M  t^aolb    and  when  planted 

nta  hrf  the  >«     ( f  IS  mo*    -iriking. 

Imtivommm^  er  Oold«i  Chain. 

%   aaiivo  of  l.urujie  with     mM,ih.  •'fining foli- 

T^nainiac  ^  hrifht  o(  20  (en.     The  name 

.'^Men  i%  -'A  -  Id  (he  lentf'^    of  droop- 

iiiig  rafrmes  i  .        ilnmrr*.   wluh  Cowper 

eKcgaatty  '!<'»  <•»  »<■     rich  in  stri'.«ming  gold." 

they  appr,!  b»w 


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Msaanlls  •MdaacMos 

ProbaMy  on*  e(  tb*  m—t  tkowy  tat   posulsr  ol 
Iks  CUoM*  Tsristits. 


Magnolia. 


W*«piaf  Cherry 


A  I'luKs  uf  valuable  and  beautilnl  trees  be- 
cause of  their  fine  foliaRe,  luxuriant  .ippearance 
and  fragrant  flowers.  They  are  the  best  lawn 
trec»  in  our  collection  where  climate  is  nuit- 
able. 

American. 
Acttiniiwta  (Cucumlier  Trec)~.\  magnifi- 
cent native  tree  with  large  pointed  leaves  6  to 
9  inches  long;  blossoms  green  and  yellow,  4  to 
6  inches  in  diameter;  fruit  resembles  a  green 
cucumber. 

Chinese  Varieties. 
These  are  the  dwarf  growing,  large  flowering 
varieties,  of  which  the  best  are  Spacioia  and 
Sonlangeana,    white    with    purple-red    centers, 
and   Ctmspicua,   pure  white. 

Maple,  Japanese. 

These  slow,  low-growing  dwarfish  trees  are 
general  favorites,  on  account  of  their  dense,  com- 
pact and  graceful  growth  and  brilliant,  beauti- 
fully cut  foliage,  varying  in  color  from  brightest 
ydlow  to  deep  blood-red  Unsurpassed  for  lawn 
decoration.     Autumn  colorings  ire  gorgeous. 


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EVERGREENS 


BfAple,  Norway. 

The  dcnte,  dark  (oliofr,  compact,  ttrone  hal>it 
of  Rrowth,  iti  freedom  from  attacks  of  miect*, 
combine  lo  make  thii  the  very  be«t  street  or 
lawn  tree  for  all  situations.  The  oldest  trees 
known  are  still  young  in  appearance. 

Maple,  SUver-LMved  or  White. 

A  hardy,  rapid-growinc  native  vanetv  of  the 
largest  siae;  foliage  bright  green  abov<  nd  sil- 
very underneath.  Valuable  for  pre  •  jing  a 
quick    shade.     Excellent    for      treet    planting. 

Maple,  Wler's  Cut-Leaved  Silver. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  remarkable  and  beauti- 
ful trees  with  cut  foliage  Its  growth  is  rapid, 
shoots  slender  and  drooping,  giving  it  a  habit 
almost  as  graceful  as  the  Ci  t-Leavcd  Birch.  The 
foliage  is  ab  ':,dant,  silvery  underneath,  and  on 
the  young  wood  especially  deep  and  delicately 
cut.  The  leaf  stalks  are  long  and  tinted  with 
red  on  the  upper  surface. 

Mtilberry,  Weeping. 

This  weeping  tree  is  without  doubt  the 
best  for  general  planting  of  all  small  lawn  or 
cemetery  tree*.  Ito  willowy,  pendent  branches 
are  covered  with  larpie, light  green, deeply  lobed 
foliage.  The  tree  is  hardy  and  thnvcs  in  a 
variety  of  soils. 

Thorn,  Double  Flowering. 

Thorns  are  classed  as  leaders,  and  grow  more 
popular  every  year.  Den«  and  low  in  habit, 
showy  in  flower,  resembling  masses  of  minia- 
ture roses.  Hardy  and  adapted  to  all  soils. 
Especially  valuable  for  small  grounds.  Flowers 
white  and  scarlet. 


Arbor  ViUe,  American. 

.^•L^  '^"y'"'  native  tree,  rommonly  known  a* 
\y  hitc  Cedar.  Very  handmnic  and  desirable  as 
iingte  specimens,  but  especwlly  valuable  for 
*:•««•"  and  hedges.  One  of  the  easiest  of  the 
evergreens  lo  transplant,  and  in  everv  way 
deainbk. 

Arbor  Vitae,  Golden. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  of  the  .\rbor 
Vitae  species,  reuining  its  handsome  golden  tint 
the  year  round.  One  of  the  best  of  the  golden 
variegated  evergreens. 

Arbor  Vitae,  Pyramidal. 

This  exceedingly  lieautiful  Arbor  Vitae  is  the 
most  erect  and  compact  of  the  entire  *x>cies, 
being  in  form  almost  a  counterpart  of  tl  [risli 
Juniper.     Perfectly  hardy. 

Pine,  Austrian. 

Very  robust;  hardy  and  spreading:  long,  stiff, 
dark  green  leaves;  rapid  m  growth.  Highly 
recommended  for  seashore  planting. 

Pine,  Dwarf  Mugho. 

A  small,  compact  grower,  usually  forming  a 
picturesque  dwarf  bush;  dense  deep  green. 

Spruce,  Colorado  Blue. 

This  variety  of  Spruce  was  found  in  the  Rocky 
Mountains,  and  wherever  planted  has  given  the 
greatest  satisfaction,  thriving  well  in  all  conditions 
of  climate,  proving  entirely  hardv;  universally 
esteemed  as  the  most  beautiful  of  all  evergreens. 
It  will  make  a  very  large  tree,  but  the  best  speci- 
njens  are  grown  from  quite  small  trees  trom 
the   nursery. 


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DESIRABLE  TREES  TO  PLANT 


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RtnMf  Svrau. 


CUb«m  Mi«Mlk. 


WMpiat  IfoanUin  Asb. 


A  usT  or  nns  ucommbiidbo  por  vAuoob  pimpotit 


Far  Strwii,  Rtc^t  urn*  WM«  atmum.— 

Amarican  Elm,  Sugar,  Sycamore  and  Silvar 
Mapica,  Carolina  Poplai,  Pin  Oak. 

Fat  Oriftmya  Ikfciigli  Uwm  aad  Pirki.— 

Norway  Maple,  Saliabaria  or  Ginkgo,  Tulip 
Trar,  Magnolia,  Calalpa  Spcdoaa,  Anwrican 
and  European  Lindrni. 

Stagto  ■fiBimiM  al  Laiga  Growth.— Eng- 

liili  and  Rivtra'  Baoch;  Pifcbca,  particularly 
Cut-Leaf  Weeping:  EngUtli  and  Purpla-Leaf 
Elma;  American,  European  and  White  -  Leaf 
Lindens;  Norway,  Purple  Norway,  Sycamore 
and  Cut-Leaf  Maplei;  Hone  Chealnuta;  Aus- 
trian iiml  Scutch  Pines;  Norway  and  Coktrado 
Spruces. 

Single  Spadmaaa  of  Madiur  Otowth.— 
Imperial  Cut-Leaf  Alder,  Fern-Leal  and  Weep- 
ing Beech,  Calalpa  Bungei,  Purple  Birch,  La- 
burnum, Chinese  Magnolias,  Oak-Leaf  Moun- 
tain Ash,  Prunus  Pissardi,  K'^wering  Thonw. 
Hemlocks,  White  Pines,  Siberian  Arborvitact, 
etc. 

Straag-Or^wiag  Traaa  of  PjpramMal  HaMt 
— Lon.bardy  and   Bolleana   Poplars. 

Tnaa  Hut  Thiiro  ia  Moiat  Locatioaa.— 
Amencan  Elm,  American  Linden,  Ash,  Catalpas, 
Poplars  and  Wilh>ws. 

Trtaa  that  Thrive  on  Dry  KnoUa  of  Poor 
Soil.  — Silver-L  it  and  Ash-Leaf  Maples  and 
Poplars. 

Beat  Traaa  for  Windbreaka.— Norway  Spruce 
(evergreen),  Carolina  Poplars  and  Silver  Maples. 

FlowatingTraaa.— Almond,  roue,  white;  Mag 
nolias,  white  and  puiple;  Judaa  Trees,  Peach, 
pink  and  white;  Laburnum,  yellow;  Friitge  Tree, 
while  and  purple;  Lindens;  Cheny,  white;  Ca- 
lalpa; Thorns,  pink,  scarlet,  red,  white. 

Cut-LeaTod  Traaa.— Imperial  Cut-Leaved  Al- 
der, Fern-Leaved  Beech,  Cut-Leaved  Birch, 
Wier's  Cut-Leaved  Maple. 

Purple  and  Scatlat-LaaTad  Traaa.  —  Beech, 
Birch,  Elm,  Prunua,  Maple  and  Sycamore. 

Weeping  or  Panduloua  Tiaaa.— Aah,  Beech, 
Birch  (Cut-leaved  and  Young's),  Cherry  (Dwarf 
and  Japanese).  Crab.  Cypress,  Dogwood. 
Elm  (Camperdown),  Linden  (White-leaved), 
Maple  (Wier'a),  Mountain  .Ash  (European), 
Mulberry  (Teaa'),  Willow  (B;<>  lonica,  Kilmar- 
nock, New  American  and  U  .^..onsin). 
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DH.-nsvtr<Bt  almond. 


nW  rinmilei  Plum. 


SHRUBS 


Auin  MolUt 

Azalea. 

Arborescens.  Large  and  spreading;  handisome 
<lark  green  foliage  and  white  or  rosy  blossoms 
late  in  summer.     Hard>-  and  of  easy  culture. 

CalenduUcea.  Yellow  and  flame- colored 
llon'«rs  late  in  May;  ver>'  showy. 

Mollis.  Dwarf  habit,  with  fine  trusses  of 
bright  red  and  yellow  flowers.  Very  effective 
massed  or  in  beds,  or  in  borders  with  other 
flowers.  \'er\-  hard) ;  one  of  our  most  valuable 
shrubs. 

Althea. 

Vast  improvements  have  been  effected  in  this 
variety,  and  in  consequence  its  old  time  popu- 
larity ha9  been  revived.  It  can  now  be  supplied 
in  a  great  varietj-  of  colors,  and  also  in  tree  form, 
which  shows  off  its  large  brilliant  flowers  to  great 
advantage,  making  a  very  striking  object  for  the 
lawn. 

Barberry. 

Thunbergii. 

One  of  the  most  effective  plants  in  autumn, 
after  most  other  deciduous  shrubs  are  bare.  Its 
small  oval  leaves  then  assume  fiperb  crimson 
hues,  and  the  slender  branches  c^oop  beneath 
their  load  of  bright  red  berries,  wl.'ch  hang  on 
till  late  in  winter.  The  bush  is  very  thorny,  and 
one  of  the  liest  plants  for  low  ornamental  hedge*. 

Comus,  or  Dogwood. 

These  are  fine,  large  growing  shrubs  for  plant- 
ing singly,  in  groups  or  Tor  massing,  being  distin- 
Kuished  for  their  elegant  variegated  foliage  or 
their  bright  colored  barks. 

Deutzia. 

A  hardy  class  of  plants  of  fine,  rather  dwarf 
habit,  luxuriant  foliage  and  greatest  profusion  of 
attractive  flowers,  rendering  them  the  most  de- 
sirable of  flowering  shrubs.    The  most  popular 


are  Pride  of  Koektsler,  producing  large  double 
white  flowers,  the  back  of  the  petals  being 
slightlv  tinted  with  rote;  Gracilis,  or  Sttnder 
Branched,  a  cbvming  species  with  pure  white 
flowers  and  file  for  pot  culture;  Lemoine,  the 
newest  and  perhaps  the  finest  of  the  family,  the 
branches  being  entirely  covered  with  pure  white 
flowers  of  exquisite  form. 

Ezochorda. 

Graridiflon. 

A  rare  and  beautiful  shrub  from  China. 
Hardy  and  easily  transplanted;  of  compact 
growth,  and  can  be  trimmed  in  dwarf  form  if 
desired.  Pure  white  flowers,  somewhat  resem- 
bling the  Syringa,  but  appearihg  on  longer  and 
lighter  spikes.  Blooms  about  the  time  of  Lilacs 
and  Rhododendrons. 

Filbert,  Purple-Leaved. 

A  very  conspicuous  shrub,  with  large,  dark, 
purple  leaves;  distinct  and  fine.  It  is  to  shrubs 
what  Purple  Beech  is  to  trees.  Color  good  all 
the  season. 

Hydrangea. 

Paniculate  Grandiflora. 

This  is  undoubtedly  the  best  and  most  effect- 
ive shrub  for  all  locations,  and  the  tree  form  of 
this  well  known,  late  blooming  shrub,  as  it  attains 
age,  becomes  conspicuous  and  beautiful  beyond 
description. 

Arborescens  Sterilis. 

This  variety  of  Hvdrangea  is  taking  the  place 
in  public  favor  held  by  Hydrangea  Paniculata 
Grandiflora.  It  is  perfectly  hardy  and  of  easy 
culture.  The  flowers  are  purer  white,  large, 
Ixirne  in  as  great  profusion,  and  remain  well 
into  the  winter. 


Foraythk  Stupcnu 


Forsythia,  Golden  Bell. 

Portunei,  Golden  Bell.  Ijpright  Rrowth,  deep 
green  leaves,  showy  yellow  flowers  in  spring. 

SospMlM.  Weeping  Golden  Bell.  Similar  to 
Kortunei,  but  with  HroopinK  branches;  profuse 
yellow  flowers. 

High  Bush  Cranberry. 

Both  ornamental  and  useful.  Berries  resemble 
cranberries:  esteemed  for  sauce,  tarts  and  jams. 
Berries  hang  on  the  bush  until  late  in  the  fall. 

Lilac. 

These  old-time  favorites  have  again  sprung 
into  wonderful  popularity,  and  justly  so,  as 
remarkable  improvements  have  been  made  in  both 
form  and  coloring,  and  they  are  now  one  of  our 
most  attractive  classes  of  large  growing  shrubs. 

Rhododendron. 

It  is  useless  to  dwell  upon  the  beauties  of  this 
magnificent  evergreen  shrub.  All  are  familiar 
with  its  broad,  glossy,  dark-green  foliage  and 
superb  trusses  of  showy  flowers  of  gorgeous  tints 
and  colors 

Culture. — They  flourish  best  in  peaty  soil  and, 
like  azaleas,  are  most  effective  when  grouped. 
In  preparing  a  bed,  if  possible,  locate  it  where  it 
will  be  partly  sheltered  from  the  intense  heat  in 
summer  and' from  cutting  winds  in  winter.  The 
bed  should  be  prepared  with  old  sod,  old  manure 
and  sand  or,  better  still,  if  obtainable,  good  leaf 
mould,  which  prevents  the  fine  .lair-like  roots 
from  drying  out  in  hot  summer  weather,  from 
which  cause  many  plants  are  lost.  Pinch  off  all 
seed  pods  after  flowering. 

Snowball,  Japan. 

Hundsume  plicated  leaves;  globular  heads  of 
pure  white  neutral  flowers,  early  in  June.  It  sur- 
passes the  common  varict\-  in  several  respects. 
Its  habit  is  better,  foliage  much  handsomer, 
flowers  whiter  and  more  delicate.  One  of  the 
most  valuable  flowering  shrubs.  These  can  also 
be  supplied  in  tree  form  and  are  very  effective. 


RhododMidron 


Spireas. 

Anthony  Waterer. 

A  dwarf  shrub  of  great  beauty.  Its 
broad  flat  heads  of  red  flowers  continue  in  per- 
fection many  months.  Bumalda  (pink)  and 
Callosa  Alba  (white),  have  the  same  form  and  the 
the  three  make  a  beautiful  combination. 
Thunbergii. 

A  Japanese  species  of  small  size,  with  narrow 
linear  leaves  and  small  white  flowers;  one  of 
the  best.     Blooms  early;  effective  for  grouping. 
Van  Houttei. 

The  best  white  Spirea.  The  annual  growth 
is  long  and  abundant  and  covered  in  June  with 
a  wealth  of  pure  white  blossoms  in  a  perfect 
cascade  of  bloom.  Perfectly  hardy.  Should 
be  in  every  collection. 

Sumach,  Cut-Leaved. 

A  hardy  shrub  of  moderate  size,  with  large 
beautiful,  fern-like  leaves,  milky  white  on  under 
side,  changing  to  a  brilliant  scarlet  in  autumn. 

Weigela. 

These  are  among  the  finest  of  the  Japanese 
flowering  shrubs,  forming  large  symmetrical 
bushes  with  a  drooping  tendency,  covered  in 
June  and  July  with  large  trumpet-shaped  flowers 
of  varying  colors,  while  some  have  variegated 
foliage. 


23 


CLIMBING  VINES 


Beitoa  Ivy 


Ampelopsiu^  Veitchii. 

Boston  or   Japan  Ivy. 

This  variety  has  found  great  favor  throughout 
this  country.     It  may  be  seen  as  a  carpet  of  green 


on 


s  country.  It  may  be  seen  as  a  carpet  of  green 
brick  and  stone  walls  through  the  summer 
nths.    It  adher;  t  without  nailing. 


months 


Aristolochia  Sipho. 

Dutchman's  Pipe. 

A  rapid  growing  climber,  with  large  heart- 
shaped  leaves  and  curious  pipe-shaped  yellow 
and  brown  flowers.  Perfectly  hardy  and  grows 
20  feet  or  more  in  a  season,  making  a  dense 
shade. 

Bignonia,  or  Trumpet  Flower. 

A  vigorous  and  hardy  climber,  with  clusters 
of  scarlet  trumiict-shaped  flowers  in  .August. 


Clematis. 

Haniyii— One  of  the  finest  perpetual  hybrids; 
of  robust  habit  and  free  bkiomer;  flowers  Ivge, 
white  and  showy. 

Jactmanwt— Large,  intense  violet  purple  and 
remarkable  for  its  velvety  richness;  free  in 
growth  and  an  abundant  and  succMsive  bloomer. 
As  a  climber  for  the  veranda,  a  screen  for  fences, 
for  pillars  in  lawn  or  garden,  for  training  on 
walls  or  arbors,  in  masses  on  rockwork,  or  culti- 
vation in  pots  the  Clematis  has  no  rival. 
Paniculata. 

A  vine  of  rapid  growth,  suitable  for  cover- 
ing trellises  with  glossy  green.  The  small  while 
flowers  cover  the  plant  in  autumn  with  a  "sheet 
of  bloom." 

Hall's  Japan  Honeysuckle. 

A  strong  variety,  almost  evergreen,  holding 
its  foliage  until  late  in  January.  The  flowers 
are  pure  white  and  yellow,  very  fragrant,  and 
cover  the  vines  from  July  to  December.  The  best 
of  all  the  honeysuckles. 


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Cl*matii  PiniculiU 


Kndzu  Vine 

«  Kudzu  Vine. 

I>oli<'hos  Japonicus.  Quick  growing  vine,  with 
large  hean-like  leaves  and  pinkish  violet  pea- 
shaped  flowers.  Late  in  summer.  In  the  North 
thf  plant  dies  to  ground  in  the  winter,  but  in  the 
South  it  becomes  woody  and  permanent.  It  is 
highl\-  recommended  by  our  best  known  land- 
scape architects  and  horticultural  writers. 

Wistaria. 

Chinensts  (Blue  Wistaria). — A  very  strong 
grower,  after  once  established,  that  climbs  high 
and  twines  tightly.  It  blooms  very  profusely 
early  in  the  summer,  and  again  more  sparingly 
later  in  the  season. 

There  is  also  a  White  Flowering  variety  which 
is  equally  beautiful. 


24 


BBBB 


A  List  of  the  Best  Shrubs  and  Vines 


WITH  COLORS  or  FLOWERS 


AlthM— Double   Flowering,   rtd,  vhitt,   purpU 

and  blu€. 
Barbwiy— Purple-Leaved,  yelUm  Uotstmt,  rtd 
b*rries. 

Thunbergii,  dwMf,  rtd  b*rrus. 
Calyeaathni — Maroon,  vtry  fraparJ. 
CytUmia  Japooic*— (Japan  Quince),  searlol. 
Cwrant —  YeUow  and  crimson. 
Cnmb«ny — High  Buth,  wkiu  fiawtri,  red  btrries. 
Deutzia— Crenata,  Fl.  PI.,  tink. 

Double  flowering,  whitt. 

Gracilis,  dvarf,  tthUe. 

Lemoine,   whilt. 

Pride  of  Rochetter,  tvAtte  Hnt^  with  rose. 

Elder— (Sambucut)  Variegated,  foUaft  vkite. 

Aurea,  litkt  yellow,  iolden  fohat*. 
Eleagnnt — Longpipes,  flowers  creamy,  fruit  rtd. 
Eiochorda — Grandiflora,  wkit*. 
Forajtftia — Virdissima,  "^ortuneii  and  Sutpensa, 

ytUovs. 
Hydrangea — Otalcsa  and  Red  Branch,  rose. 

Paniculata  Grandiflora,  vkite. 

Thomaa  Hogg,  wkite, 
Honeyauckle — Wkite,  yellow  and  pink. 

Tartarian,  red,  pink  and  wkite. 

Kenia  Japonica — Variegated  and  Single,  wkite 

and  yellow. 
Lilac — Common  Purple  and  White. 

Charles  X,  reddisk-purple. 

Josikea,  lavender- 

Persian,  wkite  and  furple. 

President  Grevy,  mm. 

Tree  (Japonica),  creamy  wkite. 
Purple  Fringe — or  Smoku  Tret,  reddisk-purple. 
Prunua — Triloba,  rose. 

Pissardi,  reddisk-purple  leaves,  flowers  wkite. 
Sumach — Cut-Leavod,  ferrUike  foliate. 
Spirea — Anthony  Waterer,  red. 

Aurea  (Golden),  cream;  ydlow  foliate. 

Billardi  and  Douglas,  rose-pink. 

Bumalda,  pink. 

Callosa  Alba,  wkite. 

Prunifolia,  double  wkite. 

Reevesi,  wkite. 

Thunbergii,  dwarf,  wkite;  feati-    v  foliate. 

Van  Houttei,  wkite. 
Strawberry    Tree — Euonymus,    red   and   wkite 

fruited. 
Snowbta— Wkite. 
Syringa — (Philadelphus),  wkite. 
Waxberry — or  Snowberry,  wkite  and  red  fruited. 
Tamariz — African,  pink. 
Weigela — Amabilis,  pink. 

Candida,  wkite. 

Drsboisii,  dark  pink. 

Eva  Rathke,  brilliant  crimson. 

Floribunda,  dork  maroon. 

Hortensii  Nivea,  pure  wkite. 

Rosea,  rose. 

Variegated-Leaved,  pink. 
White  Vtissf— Wkite. 
Xaatboctraa  SorbifoUa— IKMte. 


Climbing  Vines. 

Arlatolechia  Sipho— Dutchman's  Pipe. 

Ampatopait — Veitchii. 
Virginia  Creeper. 

Akebia  QviatlM—PurpU. 

Tecoma — Radicans  (Trumpet  Flower),  red. 

Celaatma— Scandens  or  Bitter  Sweet,  rtd  berrit. 

Cionamm  l^ne — WkiU. 

M atfiaiMiy  IHne — Chinese,  purple,  scarlet  berries. 

Clematia — Large  Flowering: 
laclcmanni,  purple. 
Henryt,  wkitd. 

Mad.  Edouard  Andre,  red. 
Small  Flowering: 

Coccinea,  "d,  and  Crispa,  lilac  color. 
Paniculata    Ine  wkite  flowers,  late. 
Virginica  ..    I   Flammula,  wkit*  flowers, 
July. 

Honeyauckle — Aurea,  tolden-Uaved. 

Belgica,  MontUy  Fratrant,  red  and  yellow. 

Chinese  Twining,  wkite. 

Halleana  or  Halfs  Japan,  wkite  and  yellom. 

Scarlet  Trumpet,  scarlet. 

Yellow  Trumpet,  yellow. 

Ivy — English. 

Wi»    -'a— Chinese  Purple. 
Chinese  White. 
Magnifica,  Nue. 

Deciduous  Shrubs  and  Vines. 

Variegated  Foliage  and  Seaaon  of  Flowering. 

Variecated  or  C<dored  Foliage— Althea  Varie- 

ftted,  Filbert,  Barberry,  Corchorus,  Dogwood, 
Ider  (Ciolden),  Eleagnut  Longipes,  Prunut  Pis- 
sardi, Syringa  Variegated,  Weigela  Variegated. 

Shruba  that  Flower  Early— Almonds,  For- 
sythia,  Honeysuckle,  Japan  Quince,  Lilacs, 
Exochorda,  Prunus  Tnloba,  Snowball,  Spirea, 
Tree  Paeonia,  Wistaria. 

Uidaeaaon  —  Akebia,  Clematis,  Clethra, 
Deutxia,  Dogwood,  Elder,  Eleagnus  Longipes, 
Honeysuckle,  Lilacs;  Paeonias,  herbaceous; 
Rhododendrons,  Snowballs,  Spireas,  Syringa, 
Weigela,  Wistaria, 

Late — ^Althea,  Bignonia,  Clematis,  Honey- 
suckle, Hydrangea  Paniculata  Grandiflora. 

Shntba  whoa*  Flowera  ara  ancceeded  by 
Ornamental  Frnit — Barberry,  scarlet  berries  in 
September;  Chinese  Matrimony  Vine,  red 
berries;  Dcwwood  (Red-Branched),  white  berries 
in  Sq>tember;  Dogwood  (Com«jian  Cherry), 
red  berries  in  August;  Elder,  purple  fruit  in 
August;  Eleagnus  Longipes,  deep  orange  red 
bories,  very  showy;  Highbush  Cranberry; 
Strawberry  Tree,  ni  fruit;  Mahonia,  bluish 
berries  in  July. 


25 


HARDY  PERENNIALS 


Achillea. 

Red  Ytnow— Finely  cut  leaves,  bright  red 
flowera. 

The  Pearl— Small  double  white  flowers  in  luly. 
Valuable  for  cutting. 

Aquilegias. 

These  plants  bloom  freely  early  in  the  spring 
and  summer,  and  produce  beautiful,  curiously 
formed  and  variously  colored  flowers.  Among 
the  very  best  hardy  perennials.  They  are  quite 
at  home  under  the  spray  of  a  fountain  or  by 
the  waterside. 

Delphinium    Larkspur). 

A  bold  and  attract!  o  of  perennials,  with 

long  stout  spikes  of  varying  from  pale 

silvery    to    detp    ind  ,ue.     No  plant  can 

possibly  produce  a  fin. .   effect  than  these  for 
se\-eral  weeks  during  summer. 

Digitalis  (Foxglove). 

The  Foxgloves  are  quite  stately  and  highly 
oreamental  plants  when  well  grown,  with  flower 
stems  at  least  three  feet  in  height.  They  are 
fine  for  the  mixed  border,  or  phnted  singly  in 
half-shaded  places  near  a  walk  or  drive.  The 
racemes  of  flowers  are  ofti.n  two  feet  in  length, 
containing  scores  of  the  prettily  spotted  thimble- 
shaped  fiowers.     Perfect  l>-  hardy. 

Hollyhock. 

This  rival  of  the  rose  is  an  old-time  favorite. 
It  is  of  strong,  vigoroLi  growth;  most  ornamental. 
Well  adapted  for  throwing  next  to  buildings  or 
fen  .  'ir  for  creatmg  effects  where  Ull,  showy 
and  K.dceful  plants  are  needed.     All  colors. 


JspuMs*  Iris 

Iris. 

German — These  are  very  showy  and  ought  to 
be  more  generally  planted  in  herlmceous  borders. 

Japanese— The  large  Otchid-like  flowers 
appear  after  the  German  varietieii  have  gone,  and 
vaiy  in  color  from  pure  wnite  to  dark  blue  and 
variegated;  well  adapted  to  low,  inoist  spots. 

Phlox,  Hardy. 

This  glorious  family  of  hardy  perennials  is  the 
most  wic'-ly  known  and  popular  of  all  garden 
plants.  No  perennial  is  more  worthy  of  culture 
or  more  satisfactory  in  ?very  situation  or  more 
effective,  either  as  individual  plants,  borders,  or 
grouped  in  masses. 

Poppy,  Oriental. 

All  the  perennial  Poppies  are  jjerfectly  hardy. 
The  single,  large  perennial  Poppies  are  a  great 
addition  to  the  herbaceous  border,  and  are  of 
greater  value  among  shrubbery,  as  they  tend  to 
relieve  and  lighten  up  the  usual  dark  and  sombre 
character  of  clumps  of  shrubbery.  Flowers  very 
large,  five  or  six  inches  across. 

Tritoma  Pfitzerii. 

A  stately  plant,  throwing  up  spikes  of  scarlet 
and  yellow  flowers  from  July  till  November, 
commonly  known  as  "Red  Hot  Poker,"  "Flame 
Flower,"  "Torch  Plant,"  etc.  They  do  well  in 
any  soil  or  situation.    Showy  and  desirable. 

They  are  perfectly  hardy  if  slightly  protected 
during  the  winter,  although  the  roots  can  be 
taken  up  in  the  fall  and  put  in  a  box  of  soil  or 
sand  in  the  cellar  and  planted  in  the  spring. 

Yucca  Filamentosa. 

An  interesting  and  tropical  appearing  plant, 
which  will  endure  any  of  our  northern  winters, 
and  is  therefore  valuable  for  those  localities 
where  flowering  plants  are  scarce.  It  is  an  ever- 
green perennial,  throwing  up  in  the  middle  of 
summer  flower  stalks  3  ft.  in  height,  bearing  a 
profusion  of  creamy  white  bell-shaped  blossoms. 
One  of  ihe  most  bniutifiil  plants  for  the  lawn. 


26 


PAEONIA 


One  of  the  chief  point*  in  favor  uf  the 
Paeonia  is  its  hardincM.     In   the  leverctt 
climate    the   plant*  require   no   protection. 
Their  vigorous  habit,  healthy  growth,  free- 
dom from  disease  and  insects  are  in  favor 
of  their  cultivation.    When  the  paeonia  is 
once  planted,  all  that  is  necessary  has  been 
done;  it  requires  no  further  care,  and  each 
succeeding  year  adds  to  its  siae  and  beauty. 
The  foliage  is  rich  and 
glossy,  aiiu  ''.  a  beautiful 
deep  green  color,  making 
the  plants  highly  orna- 
mental even  when  they 
are  not  in  Aower.     The 
paeonia  can  be  planted 
cither    singly,    on     the 
lawn,  or  it  can  be  used 
to  excellent   advantage 
to  plant  as  a  border  line 
between   lots.    A   large 
bed  makes  a  most  mag- 
nificent   appearance. 
The  paeonia  is  the  flower 
for    the    many,   and   u 
selection    of    sorts    will 
give  continuous   bloom 
from  May  to  July,  and 
in  every  shade  of  c  l  r 
from  pure  white  to  dark 
purplifih  crimson.    Their  firm,  glossy  foliage  ranks 
with  the  Rhododendron,  while  in  color  and  fra- 


Ptince  Leif  Paeonia 


grance  they  approach  the 
Rcse.  They  do  best  in  deep 
rich  lo-m,  rather  moist,  but 
will  endure  almost  any  soil. 
The  plants  are  gross  feeders 
and  will  repay  liberal  treat- 
ment; a  quantity  of  cow  manure  should  be  worked 
into  the  bed  before  planting,  and  a  top  dressing 
should  be  put  over  the  plants  in  November,  this 
being  forked  into  the  soil  in  spring.  They  need 
plenty  of  water  while  in  bloom.  The  crowns  should 
be  set  two  inches  below  the  surface.  The  longer 
they  are  left  undisturbed  the  better. 

Peonies  should  be  planted  in  the  fall,  Octolior  or 
November.  They  will  then  become  established  and 
make  a  much  better  start  than  if  planted  in  the 
spring.  Our  advice  is  Do  Not  Plant  Peonies  in  ihe 
Spring.  Nearly  any  place  or  soil  is  adapted  to  the 
growth  of  Peonies,  except  they  do  not  want  to  be  in 
wet  ground.  They  are  very  effective  as  a  foreground 
for  shrubbery,  in  rows  for  a  background  for  the  lawn, 
as  a  screen  for  the  walls  of  buildings,  or  lattice  work 
of  porches,  or  in  beds  by  themselves.  They  also 
make  a  pretty  border  for  walks  and  drives.  After 
the  flowers  are  gone  the  foliage  remains  attractive 
throughout  the  summer. 

Fringe  Leaf  Paeonia  (Paeonia  Tenuifoiia). — A 
remarkable  and  strikingly  beautiful  variety  with 
delicate  fern-like  foliage  and  double  scarlet-  crimson 
flowers,  very  brilliant  and  satiny. 

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HEDGES 


Tkoabwg  lubtny  H«4|« 

wifhItuT  'J^''*'''  '^'^  '"^  '^'  ***  "*'•'  """  o'-boundwi...  hudc  ««  moM  utcfal,  and 
with  little  mttention,  very  ormmenul. 

a,.  rrJl!r'A'^lir''»  "".'*  f*^  •ve,I««'»»  •«  desirable,  .nd  the  best  «>ru  for  the  purpose 
t^l^i!^  ^^'  "•-^  ''••^'•y  »"<»  other  Sprue-.  .The.ejcan  be  .Uowed  to  gZ7t 
will  or  kept  in  any  desired  shape  by  shearing. 

fl  ^^^^  '••^<«»?«  ^^  for  ornamental  hedge,  the  Priret  i.  exceedingly  popular,  having  a  foliage 
o  kreat  beauty  and  permitting  .hearing  to  an  extent  that  would  ruin  most-plant.  But  in  oLin  riu- 
ation.  and  for  certain  ums  there  i.  another  even  better.fthe  B«b«i>  .-n«nb«iKi,  which  for  a  low  hedge 

ha.  no  equal.  Thi.  beautiful  qwdea  from  Japan,  with 
round  drooping  habit,  .poon-shaped  leaves  of  fine  bril. 
Kant  green  in  .ummer,  Ukr*  .^n  in  autumn  and  early  win- 
ter the  moat  glowing  color*  of  any  shrub  or  tree— crim- 
wn,  orange,  bronae  and  green,  with  all  the  intermediate 
■hades,  blended  in  the  foliage  of  a. ingle  bush,  the  effect 
being  most  extraordinary  and  beautiful.  After  the  leaves 
fall  the  branches  are  seen  to  be  loaded  down  with  scarlet- 
crimson  berries,  and  these  often  hang  until  spring,  pre- 
senting a  most  beautiful  object,  and  is  also  of  great  value 
to  plant  as  "cover"  where  quails  or  other  game  birds  are 
protected,  as  they  feed  greedily  on  its  seeds.  Fora  hedge 
3  to  4  feet  high  it  is  the  very  best  of  all  planu,  being  im- 
penetrable, as  it  is  thickly  set  with  spurs.  No  other 
plant  so  fully  meeu  every  requirement  of  a  hedge,  com- 
bining beauty  in  all  seasons,  hardiness,  compact  growth> 
impenetrability,  and  ease  with  which  it  is  kept  in 
proper  form. 

We  urge  all  intending  to  plant  hedges  to  thoroughly 
prepare  and  enrich  the  soil,  if  of  poor  quality.    We  grow 
large  quantities  of  these  standard  planu  and  will  make 
California  PriTei  Redfe  very  reasonable  quotai  ions. 

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ROSES 


J.  B.  CUrk  (Hybrid  Tm). 

An  inteiue  irarlet  rote,  •haded  bteckith  criiMon, 
color  Ulw  the  ihcen  o(  a  plum,  oftea  7  in.  'n  diam- 
eter. It  hat  created  a  freat  temation  throufh- 
out  the  United  States  and  Europe.  Flowen 
borne  (rcely  the  lint  year,  on  long,  atiff  ttema; 
fragrance  very  tweet.    Hardy  even  in  Canada. 

CUo. 

Thi*  ii  a  grand  addition  to  our  liat  of  white  or 
bluih  hardy  garden  roeea.  The  flower  ii  perfec- 
tion in  form,  with  fine  broad  petals;  color 
delicate  utiny  bluih,  with  a  light  shading  of 
rosy-pink  at  the  center.  It  is  doubtful  if  this 
beautiful  rote  will  ever  be  outclassed  by  one  of 
its  color. 

Earl  of  Dttfferin. 

One  of  the  finest  roses  of  recent  years;  red  and 
velvety  crimson,  shaded  with  dark  maroon. 
Large  flowers,  finely  formed,  vigorous  grower. 
One  of  the  very  finest  dark  roses. 

Frau  Karl  Druschki 

or  (Snow  Qomii). 
This  exquisite  rose  is  the  only  absolutely 
pure  white  rose  ever  introduced.  Of  German 
origin.  It  is  perfeeUy  hardy  everywiur*  and  a 
mott  vigorous  grower.  Although  we  have  many 
so-called  white  rotes,  it  it  a  fact  that  before  the 
introduction  of  Frau  Karl  Diuukki  we  had  no 
pure  snow-white  hardy  rote. 


GruM  *n  Tepliti 


KUanwy 

General  Jacqueminot. 

This  lovely  rose  is  seldom  omitted  from  any 
collection,  and  will  ever  be  a  favorite.  Its 
clear,  rich,  bri'iiant  crimson-scarlet  color,  elegant 
form  and  free  flowering  habit  combine  to  capti- 
vate the  heart.     Perfectly  hardy. 

Grass  an  Teplitz. 

A  splendid  sort;  bright  clear  crimson;  very 
sweet;  flower  fine  form;  verj-  showy;  a  free 
bloomer. 

Killarney. 

A  very  beautiful  coral  pink  Hybrid  Tea  Rote. 
Free  in  growth,  producing  strong  hardy  shoots 
which  arc  crowned  with  buds.  A  great  favorite 
tor  winter  flowers  and  worthy  the  high  place  it  has 
attained.  Needs  protection  in  severe  climate*. 
The  flowers  are  lastmg,  remaining  clear  and  bright 
lo  the  last.      Delicate  Tea  Rose  fragrance. 

Madam  Caroline  Testout. 

A  grand  rose  of  the  LaFrance  type,  but  larger 
and  finer  in  shape,  and  noted  especially  for  its 
bright,  vivid  rose  color.  Very  valuable  as  a 
forcing  plant.  Fine  healthy  foliage.  One  of  the 
best  for  open  ground  planting. 

Madam  Gabriel  Luizet. 

A  fine  satiny  rose,  inlaid  with  silvery-rose, 
heightened  at  the  center.  One  of  the  most 
beautiful  roses  grown.    A  strong,  sturdy  grower. 


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Rom  lagoM  thowiM  •!■<■•  *»*  *9»U*  flow«n, 


Margaret  Dickson. 

or  magnificent  form;  white,  with  pale  flesh 
center:  petals  very  large,  shell-shaped,  and  of 
fine  substance;  fragrant;  a  very  beautiful  variety; 
foliage  very  large,  dark  green. 

Bfrs.  John  Laing. 

This  lovely  satiny-pink  rose  proves  to  be  a 
most  desirable  variety.  It  is  large  and  of  fine 
form  and  flowers  continuously,  is  deliciously 
fragrant,  and  valuable  for  forcing  or  garden 
culture. 


Paul  Neyron. 

Flowers  of  immense  size;  one  of  the  largest 
roses  grown  and  one  of  the  finest;  color  deep 
shining  rose,  very  fresh  and  pretty.  It  is  a 
strong  grower  and  remarkably  free  bloomer. 

Baby  Ramblers. 

Ever-blooming  Dwarf  Crisuoii  Rambler*. 

In  this  variety  we  have  the  wonderful  Crimson 
Rambler  reproduced  in  dwarf  or  bush  form,  with 
this  added  quality  that  the  Baby  Rambler  is  a 
ceaseless  bloomer.  Indoors  it  may  be  kept  in 
flower  all  the  year  round,  and  out-of-doors  it 
blooms  continuously  from  June  till  after  late 
frosts.  In  addition  to  the  foregoing  these  may 
be  had  in  pink  and  white,  known  as  Pink  Bahv 
and  White  Baby  Ramblers.  Wry  desirable  for 
bedding  and  borders. 

Richmond. 

One  of  the  most  valuable  and  sensational  of 
American  introductions  of  recent  years.  Free 
blooming,  flowers  rich  red  on  long  stems,  making 
it  a  strong  rival  of  American  Beautv. 


Rosa  Rugoia. 

A  rare  and  valuable  spcciet  at  roae,  quite  die- 
tinct  from  any  o(  the  fr  niliar  garden  varietiee 
in  foliage,  flower  and  fr  ii.  It  ii  a  particularly 
attractive  bush,  cov«r*d  with  a  denee  mas*  of 
large,  glotay,  aromatic  leave*  which  have  a 
peculiar  wrinkled  appearance.  The  large  single 
flower*  as  well  as  the  double  are  very  ihowy,  fine 
pink-red  or  white,  and  are  followed  by  bright 
scarlet  fruit  as  large  as  small  crab  apples. 

Climbing  or  Pillar  Roses. 

Doralhy  Pwkta*— Small,  doubk-  bright  Hu»ers 
in  profuse  clusters;  very  hardy  and  strong 
growing. 

SimIm — The  cok>r  is  intente,  clear  crimson- 
maroon,  with  tips  of  petal*  tinged  scarlet. 
Ftowers  large,  double,  thirty  to  forty  on  a  stem, 
and  almoet  every  eye  on  a  shoot  produces  a 
cluster  of  bright  blossoms;  this,  with  its  nearly 
c\-ergreen  foliage,  makes  it  a  grand  pillar  rose. 

fiswtr  et  raiffltld— It  is  a  sport  from  the 
famoL.,  Crimson  Rambler,  but  more  brilliant  and 
lasting  than  the  okl  favorite.  It  flower*  profusely 
the  first  year,  i*  a  vigorous  grower,  and  when  in 
bkmm  supersedes  an>thinK  else  by  t>»e  wonder- 
ful display  of  brilliant  crimson  clusters  of  bbs- 
soms.  Starts  blooming  in  early  spring,  and  con- 
tinuss  till  late  autumn. 

ItdjOnj — Beautiful  rose-pink  and  ver>  free 
flowering. 

TaoMndsclMa— Large  flowers  produced  in 
clusters;  color  a  delightful  (hade  of  soft  pink. 
A  distinct  acquisition. 


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AUrtd  Cfitomb,  carmine  crimion. 
Ann*  d«  DiMMch.  pink. 
Bwon  d«  Booatttdn,  velvety  maroon. 
Caroline  d«  Scasal,  fleth  color. 
Coquette  dee  Alps,  white  and  bluih. 
Coquette  dee  Blaachet,  white,  often  bluth. 
John  Hopper,  rose  and  carmine. 
Julet  Margottia,  carmine  roee. 
La  Franco,  lilvery  rote. 
La  Reine,  row. 

Louis  Van  Houtts,  crimion  marcx>n. 
Madam  Plantior,  white. 
Mad.  Geo.  Bmant,  white. 
Persisn  Ydlow,  bright  yellow. 
Pierre  Ifottinc,  deep  crimson  and  violet. 
KufOis  Rulm,  deep  rose  with  violet. 
Soleil  d'Or,  golden  yellow,  shaded  deep  red. 
Ulrich  Bmnner,  cherry  red. 
Victor  Verdier,  bright  rose  with  carmine. 
Vick's  Caprice,  pink,  striped  white  and 
carmine. 

MOSS. 
Coffltesse  de  Muriiuis,  white,  crested  red. 
Princess  Adelaide,  pink. 
Salet,  red. 

CLIMBING. 
American  Beauty,  crimson. 
Baltimore  Belle,  white. 
Jules  Manottin,  carmine. 
Queen  of  nairie,  pink. 

EVERBLOOMING  TEAS. 
American  Beauty,  crimson. 
Bon  Silene,  carmine. 
Catherine  Mermel,  pink. 
Clothilde  Soupert,  pearly  white. 
Duchess  of  Albany,  deep  pink. 
Gloire  de  Dijon,  salmon 
Hermosa,  rose. 
Marechal  Niel,  yellow. 
Meteor,  rich  dark  crimson. 
Niphetos,  white,  tinged  yellow. 
Perle  des  Jardins,  canary 
PaM  Gontier,  rose,  shaded  yellow. 
Safrano,  saffron  and  apricot. 
Sunset,  saffron. 
The  Bride,  pure  white. 


Best  Fruits  for  the  Home  Garden. 

\Vr  ore  often  UKk^l:  "What  are  the  Iml  fruits 
for  my  gardrn.'"  The  following  list  will  answer 
the  questitMi: 

AsflM  (SumiiMf )  —  Eathr    Harvnt.    AMriHhitn.    V(U<n> 
TruKpanac. 
iFkIII— OM«nhuig.  Urav«i»irin.  Maldm'i  llliub. 
(Winwr)— Baldwin.    Notmuch,    King,    Mclatwh 
R«d.  Kpy.  Uracnina,  iiutlon  Unuiy.  hpllwnburs. 
Tolman  Hwtrt,  Wtalthy,  Vtllow  BrllKown. 
Paut— Baitktl,    Clapp't    FavoclM,    Anlou,  Anfoulanif, 
Kwffn'i    Hybrid    (for   cannini),  Shtldon.  »wckal. 
Litmttnct 
Cksnlaa  (Dark)— Tanarlan.  Sclimldt't,  Wiadaot. 
(Lifbl)— Napohm,  Gov.  Wood.  Spaal*. 
(riour)— UUvat,    Rkbmond,    Montflwceiicy. 

Ptaaa  (Japan) — Abundann,   Burbank. 

(Rinopvaa)— Bfadahaw,    Grand    Ouka,   Lombard, 

Mooarcb,  Rein*  Claud*,  Garmaa  PnuM. 
Paachas  (Hlpanlns  In  tb*  oidar  namtd)— Waurlsa,  Alas- 

andwTHala'l  Bariy,    Early  Cnwford,  BIbaiU. 

Stump,  Craaby,  Lata  Ciawlord,  Stavaos'  Rarsfipa, 

Salway. 
Qaiacaa — Oraaet.  Raa'i  Mammotb.  Cbampton. 
Aftkats— Barly  Goldan.  Moorpuk,  Moatiamat. 
Ofapaa  (Black)— Meort't  Barly,  Campball't  Early,  Con- 

(Had)— Aaamai.  Briahton,  Oalawar*.  Salrai. . 
(Whlu)--Moan-s  Diamond,  NIaaam.  WladMU. 
Canaats  (Had)— Cbarry,  LaVcnalllaa.  Fay's,  Ptffaclloa. 


(Wblle)— Crapa.  WhlU  Dutcb. 
(Black)— Lac's  ProUfle.  Cbampton. 


Mariboio, 


laapbanlaa    (Red)— Colurabian,     Cutbbert, 
St.  Rctla. 

(Black)— Cumbarland.  Greas.  Man.  Cluatar,  Ohio. 

(Vrllow)— GeMan  Cuscn. 
Maskbanlaa— Rathbun,  Aaawam.  Eria,  Snydar. 
Oaaaabania*— Industry,   Downlnf.   P«arl,   Columbus. 
Aaiafa««a— ColoaMl.  Palmetto. 
Rbabarb— Myalt's  Linnaeus.  Victoria. 


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